Volunteer Registration
We strongly encourage anyone who is thinking about volunteering at school for any reason this year (chaperoning field trips, helping with 8th grade events, etc.) to go ahead and register as a WCPSS volunteer ASAP. The system can get very backed up once traditional calendar schools return!
For more information and to register, please visit:
https://www.wcpss.net/Page/55233
Registration can be completed online - you no longer have to come into school to register!
Canvas Access for Parents: follow the directions at this link to set up pairing with your child's Canvas account: https://www.wcpss.net/Page/51339
8-4 Counselor: Mr. Johnson rjohnson4@wcpss.net
Is your child absent/out sick? Please send an email to the following to document the absence:
Please note: Pre-excused/Educational absences still require a hard copy permission form. These can be obtained in our front office or student services.
We are so excited to be returning to the Summit Environmental Education Center at Haw River State Park this year! Information and permission slips will be sent home in late August.
We will be going on November 13-14, 2025.
Students will need to arrange for carpool transportation the days of the trip. Students need to arrive at school at 7:15 am on Thursday, November 13. We will return to school at 2:30 pm on Friday, November 14.
Please make arrangements to ensure transportation for your student at the beginning and end of the trip!!
Cost of the trip per student will be sent with the initial letter in August. - this covers trip activities, charter bus transportation, overnight accommodations and meals. Click here to log in and make your online payment. Make sure to select the 8-4 Navigator Team trip! The payment portal will be live August 14-September 19. To request a scholarship for your child, please contact Mrs. House. Click here to donate to our team's scholarship fund.
All permission slips and payments must be submitted by Friday, September 19.
We need chaperones for this trip! Please contact Mrs. House (khouse1@wcpss.net) if interested in chaperoning. Chaperones must be cleared volunteers with WCPSS. The link to register as a WCPSS volunteer is located above.